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Nena by far is the one that plays with cattoys more than any others. Her favorite actual toy (non straw or other normal household item) is a rubber squeeky pig (dog toy). She carries it around in her mouth and squeeks it to let you know she is behind you. But she has started a game between me and Joe. One of the things Nena does is inevitably leave the toy on the ground near our bed. So when one of us wakes up in the middle of the night, we step on it creating the loudest squeek possible... Read Full Story

When I was learning about the Bengal breed, I read over and over that Bengals are not typically lap caps and maybe 1 in 50 turn out to be. Well of the 4 that I have had, only 1 isn't. Dazz is a certified mama's boy and loves that I work from home. He waits in the doorway of the bedroom until I wake up, follows me into the computer room, and sleeps on the floor next to my chair for a bit. Well I am sure you are saying "how does that make him a lap cat??" Once he wakes up, he whines at me... Read Full Story

I often thought while Ariel was sick and Prowler was reacting to her illness that he needed a shrink. While browsing the web one day, I came across a "Pet Communicator" that helps deal with pet issues. I looked over her site and it was very interesting. I suggest giving it a whirl! http://www.rachaelresk.com/ Carolyn Read Full Story

I know it has been a while since I posted. I could not bring myself to come here because the pain from losing Ariel was too fresh. I am going to try to post more here as this is a great way to communicate with all my friends, old and new. I wrote this for my Creative Writing class and I wanted to share it. Ariel, her claws poke out to knead, puncture through skin. I stroke along her soft fur, scratching down the cat's spine. Heart beating strongly against mine then the memory fades and I... Read Full Story

Hi all, Great Lakes Bengal Rescue has made it to Facebook. FB members and non members alike, head on over there and show your support for this wonderful organization. Adopt a Bengal! http://apps.facebook.com/causes/221356/47772772?m=6d54c0aa Read Full Story

I know it has been a month since I have posted but after losing Ariel to Kidney Disease, I really have been dealing with my sorrow. Non pet lovers may look at me crazy for how I feel but those with beloved animals know they are members of the family. With time also comes healing and progress. So my pledge is to come here and be more active again. Carolyn Read Full Story

Tea has always been weird and a tad bit obnoxious when it comes to being petted at 3am. But she by no means is the most odd of the bunch, that title belongs to Nena. I guess it is no shock then that when Tea gets around Nena, they act really bizarre. They have this weird mommy kitten thing that they have been doing since the beginning. Nena walks over to Tea and wails at her and then Tea begins licking and biting her and wanting her to submit and Nena licks Tea and its really weird. But... Read Full Story

It has been snowing here pretty regularly (thank goodness I have a stay at home job now ...) so the nature channel has been very interesting. All three kitties have been fascinated by the falling snow but especially Nena. She has been sitting in any and all windows just watching the flakes float by and is so curious. Her little head and eyes just bob up and down watching the snow fall. The last few weeks, all three kitties have been extra close and clingy. For Tea and Dazzler, this is nothing... Read Full Story

As the year came to an end, so did Ariels battle with kidney disease. Her condition rapidly deteriorated over the past few weeks and yesterday was one of the hardest days of my life. Ariel was a wonderful pet and unfortunately we only had her a little less than 3 years. But in that time, she brought such joy and love to us and we gave her the same in return. I will forever remember those blue eyes and the first day that she crawled into my arms wanting to be held. Shelter pets are wonderful... Read Full Story

The catbed in the sky is now the place to be in the house. Dazz, Nena, and Tea can spend hours pulling on that light switch and it never loses its appeal. All four of the kitties spend time snoozing up there however Ariel has decided that the dirty clothes basket in the laundry room is far more private and has been sleeping in there while she is out and about. Dazz on the other hand, has decided that the closet light should remain on at all times. He lounges in the cat bed and plays a while... Read Full Story